The IRONMAN TriClub program began in 2012 as a strictly North America-based venture. Today, it's a global initiative that has grown into a community of more than 5,000 clubs and teams. This free program offers countless benefits and prizes to members including a TriClub Village at designated events, chances for priority entry to popular events, joining our social communities, and the opportunity to compete for a coveted IRONMAN TriClub world title.

Clubs are divided into five divisions according to the number of active members racing IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3, and 5150 races.

Using the Age Group Ranking Points system (AGR), the total available points for a full-distance IRONMAN is 5,000 points. An IRONMAN 70.3 offers 3,500 points, and the 5150 races offer 1000 points.

AGR points are calculated based on the athlete's race finish time behind the first finisher in his/her age group. Points continue to drop as the race time increases until the points reach a "point floor," at which point they don’t drop any further and every athlete after this will receive the value of the "point floor."

It was no easy task to become an IRONMAN Global TriClub Champion, but five clubs rose to the occasion in 2018 and completed the challenge. Read on to learn what the clubs think of becoming an IRONMAN Global TriClub Champion.

TriClubs by the Numbers:

Total clubs globally: 5,681

Division I globally: 8

Division II globally: 18

Division III globally: 65

Division IV globally: 392

Division V globally: 5,198

Division I Global IRONMAN TriClub Champion: Wattie Ink. (Oregon, USA)

1,003,984 Points

"Belonging to Team Wattie Ink. is so much more than the gorgeous and functional clothing we get to wear for training and racing....it's truly a family. Airlines lose your luggage on the way to a race? Teammates will band together and find you everything that you need to race. Traveling to a race solo? You will have a cheering section, and folks to have a beer with after. Out of town on business and need some training partners? You'll have more than you would ever need. One year, a college student on the team could not afford the IRONMAN World Championship race kit....a teammate caught wind and bought it for him. The family atmosphere that this team is built on is contagious, and you find yourself performing random acts of kindness and support for others. These lessons and many others I have experienced on this team will stay with me for the rest of my life. I'm proud to be part of this team, this group we call the W Family."

"Everything Zoot stands for as a brand is exemplified by the members of Team Zoot," says Shawn O’Shea, Owner, Zoot Sports. "The athlete is the center of our sport, and because of that, at the center of our brand. Established in 2008, Team Zoot represents what being a triathlete is all about. Whether it's toeing the line of your first race or getting that qualifying spot for Kona, you don’t need to be on the podium to be part of the team. Team Zoot is about ohana. Everyone from beginner triathletes to seasoned Kona qualifiers, Zooters are a friendly bunch who train and race hard but also enjoy the journey. Every November we are looking for new athletes to be part of our ohana. If you’re the kind of athlete who thanks volunteers on race day, smiles and even laughs when the going gets tough, then you have what it takes to be a part of the team."

Team Zoot’s longest-serving ambassador and captain of the Southwest region, Bryan Dunn, explains what makes being a part of Team Zoot different: "Triathlon can be a very lonely sport. We all spend hours alone training. Being part of Team Zoot can give any athlete a broader sense of community and an opportunity to interact with others who are working towards the same goals and understand the struggles attendant with that."

"We’re very excited about the title of TriClub world champion; during the year we reinforce at every race the importance of the program to our athletes. We hope that with the TriClub ranking we motivate our group to keep pushing and pursuing their best performance during each competition."

"I think our guys really inspire each other and push each other to be the best they can be, both on and off the race course, and that leads to great results all around! It is a very dedicated and committed group of athletes that always keep you focused on your own individual goals."

"The best memory of the 2018 season was the team victory at the IRONMAN 70.3 EMEA TriClub Championship in Barcelona. At least one athlete of the Team Argon 18 France got on the podium in each age-group until the 50-54 AG. The first amateur man and the first amateur woman in Barcelona were from Team Argon 18 France. And last but not least, all the athletes were present and we had so much fun!"

For more information about the IRONMAN TriClub or to register your club, click here.